August 5, 2012
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stuff
I had thought to take very exciting photos of my messy desk, but really it is a combination of not as bad as usual but still pretty horrendous and maybe not that exciting anyhow. So instead I give you some of the more interesting (to me) things that lurk about.
A high school friend sent me this worry doll when I was going through a particularly ugly time. She said you hang it up and thwack the sh out of it when you’re angry. Well, I can’t look at it without smiling, because I think it’s a funny little thing. Ignore the other stuff under him.
And I love to say that I have a sword on my desk. I do. It was a gift for helping backstage last year with a most hilarious show. It makes me smile.
Things I was thinking about today include Tigger and unintended consequences and questions. I haven’t decided yet if the book I’m reading has ruined Winnie the Pooh for me or is helping me understand something. Regarding questions. They have to be asked to get answers. Isn’t that odd? But I really do think the way some people ask questions or who is asking makes a difference to whether the question will be answered and how. When I write it out in words that way, it seems completely obvious. I would like to know the secret code to success.
Anyhow. When I was looking for the sword picture, I ran across this funny picture of our big, stupid boy cat. I like to call this one catbird. His name is Trouble. He may look innocent- he is not. Incidentally, Trouble is not on my desk. Occasionally, I get into trouble when I’m at my desk, but that is something entirely different.
I’m recovering from a wild weekend of debauchery. I made a bazillion jars of pickles and did the peach thing too (apparently peach syrup instead of preserves, I’m having an issue this year.) Maybe tomorrow will involve something crazy like scrubbing floors or washing the car. If I can’t find something more exciting to talk about, I’ll lie.
Comments (27)
Wow, scrubbing floors and washing a car? I don’t know how anyone could be crazier than that!
Ooh, I like the sword! Props for productivity. I went to the pool.
@lanney - it rained all weekend. i wanted to go to the pool.
@Cestovatelka - that was an empty threat. i’m going to be lazy tomorrow.
interesting “stuff”. a sword on your desk. makes my louisville slugger pale in comparison. although it’s not on my desk, it’s in a corner. you know i love the cat pic. he is not stupid. he got you to take care of him, didn’t he? : ) he is a tom cat. he is exactly like my hammie. looks a lot like him.
@be_the_rain - i’m sure your slugger is full-size. how did i not know that about your hammie.
I didn’t want to, but the little girl up the street did, so it was worth it. She’s such a sweetheart.
It wouldn’t be a secret any more.
Your doll looks like an alien and creeps me out. Probably because I remember a Twilight Zone story about some doll that came to life and killed someone. But I’m glad your doll makes you smile. Hmm…dolls and daggers. Interesting stuff for a desk.
@Inciteful - ah ha. you know it and you won’t share. ok for you.
@lanney - what a dear you are to go with her. spawn was helping out a mom of 2 little tikes today. mom was having a pretty horrendous day. same kids we babysit last weekend. (unfortunately no baby for me this time. sigh.)
@songoftheheart - i actually like that it looks like an alien. perhaps i smile because i’m thinking the aliens could take me away. maybe the doll is really a conduit to another universe. maybe i’m lulu.
Good for her! She;s really growing up. Too bad you missed out on the baby, but you probably couldn’t be trusted with peaches and a baby at the same time! ; )
Aww I love the doll, we have similar lil things that work to keep nightmares and sorrow away, they’re called “quita penas” but yours are so much cute
http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kFx8MN_dHoE/T2uQRQj9nsI/AAAAAAAAD-0/T0PfnoYm33Q/s1600/Quitapenas.jpg
@promisesunshine - I think the alien loves you and is waiting for you to find the portal to the alternate universe. Bring the dagger, just in case.
@lanney - i can’t be trusted with much lately.
i won’t ask questions.
@songoftheheart - don’t need the sword. just take me.
@xXxlovelylollipop - those are adorable. how much fun i could have with them.
Great photos! Especially the cat – I think he must have stolen the ‘nest’ from my porch where the truly stupid birds are still trying to put a nest in the to of the porch – and it keeps falling down. You would think they’d give it up and move on but no.
@murisopsis - isn’t he ridiculous? what kind of stupid birds?
omg. I saw that doll for the first time in my life today at Officemax and I actually picked it up and seriously considered buying it. I love that cat pic btw. Cats. They are something else.
@awoolham - i had no idea where she got it. office supply store is the perfect place.
it’s fun to thwack too. but really it’s enough for me to just look at it. and that silly cat picture.
Wow you really did post desk photos. I want a sword. I would ask someone for one for my birthday but I don’t know anyone cool enough to oblige. And anyway I’d probably hurt someone. Probably myself.
Neat sword
@leaflesstree - i really did.
@Shining_Garnet - isn’t it great?
@promisesunshine - Grackles. Ugly, noisy, and messy Grackles.
@murisopsis - big and stupid.
That doll reminds me of E T. I like Mr. Tabby sitting on the deck, claiming his throne.
@ZSA_MD - all stuff that makes me smile.
hmmm I should probably start keeping my swords near my desk. Yeah I have multiple swords. Do I go with the the replica samurai swords, the replica Braveheart sword, or the WWII Japanese officer’s sword?
@godfatherofgreenbay - whichever sword suits the occasion. my sword suits opening letters. (which i never get)